The chart below shows how TPIC performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, TPIC sees a +6.25% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +7.57% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +2.34%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Net Sales Increase: In the third quarter of 2024, net sales were $380.8 million, an increase of 2.8% compared to $370.2 million for the same period in 2023.
Wind Blade Sales Increase: Net sales of wind blade tooling and other wind-related sales increased by $6.9 million or 1.9% to $369.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $362.2 million in the same period in 2023.
Sales Price Increase: The increase in sales was primarily due to higher average sales prices of wind blades due to changes in the mix of wind blade models produced, particularly the startup of production at one of our previously idled facilities in Juarez Mexico.
Adjusted EBITDA Improvement: Adjusted EBITDA was $8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to adjusted EBITDA of $0.2 million during the same period in 2023, marking a significant improvement.
Strong Liquidity Position: We ended the quarter with $126 million of unrestricted cash and cash equivalents and $606 million of net debt, indicating a strong liquidity position.
Negative
Net Sales Increase: Net sales for the third quarter of 2024 were $380.8 million, compared to $370.2 million for the same period in 2023, an increase of 2.8%.
Adjusted EBITDA Performance: Adjusted EBITDA of $8 million in the quarter marks our expected return to positive EBITDA; however, it was lower than expected due to several factors.
Free Cash Flow Comparison: Free cash flow was a negative $5.6 million in the third quarter of 2024 compared to negative free cash flow of $20.8 million in the same period in 2023.
Revised Financial Guidance: We are lowering our guidance to a loss of approximately 2% for the year compared to the previous guidance of a positive adjusted EBITDA margin of approximately 1%.
Cash and Debt Position: We ended the quarter with $126 million of unrestricted cash and cash equivalents and $606 million of net debt.
TPI Composites, Inc. (TPIC) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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